Valor Academy Elementary School

About Valor Academy Elementary School

Valor Academy Elementary School is an innovative and inspiring learning environment for students in grades K-5. Located in the heart of downtown, Valor Academy offers a unique educational experience with a focus on developing the whole child. Our rigorous academic curriculum is designed to challenge and engage students in a variety of ways, and our teachers are committed to providing individualized instruction and support.
Valor Academy is proud to offer a variety of extracurricular activities, such as art, music, sports, and clubs. Our students have the opportunity to explore their interests and develop their talents while making friends and having fun. We also offer a wide range of enrichment activities, including field trips, guest speakers, and community service projects.
At Valor Academy, we believe that every student is capable of greatness, and we strive to create an environment where students can reach their full potential. We are committed to providing our students with the tools and resources they need to succeed in school and beyond.

Address:	8755 Woodman Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90057
Phone:	(818) 217-2733
Site:	brightstarschools.org
Grades:	K – 4
Enrollment:	404 students

Overview Valor Academy Elementary School

Valor Academy Elementary School serves 404 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
Valor Academy Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Valor Academy Elementary School

Valor Academy Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Valor Academy Elementary School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.